Adjunct Faculty, Sports Radio Reporting

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Position Title Adjunct Faculty, Sports Radio Reporting Position Number 999972 Position Category School/Division School of Communication Department Full-Time or Part-Time Part-Time Description

The Lawrence Herbert School of Communication at Hofstra University is pleased to invite applications for an Adjunct Instructor/Assistant Professor in the area of Podcasting and Audio Storytelling in the Department of Radio, Television, Film (RTVF) to teach courses on Sports Radio Reporting and Production. Candidate should be able to teach the fundamental practices of radio reporting and non-fiction storytelling, and introduce students to the basic skills of reporting and producing radio news, emphasizing the wide range of sports reporting, which includes writing sports radio headlines, radio news packages, and other audio features of various lengths, including live spot reports and breaking sports news stories.

While the course is housed in the RTVF department, it is cross-listed with the Journalism program and is a popular elective for students enrolled in our BS program in Sports Media.

The preferred candidate will:

* have professional experience in sports media production and reporting, preferably on radio and audio-only platforms such as podcasts and streaming services.

* be comfortable teaching the fundamentals of sports radio reporting for a variety of platforms.

* have a strong command of the digital audio production software used for the class (both Pro Tools Studio and Adobe Audition).

Qualifications

* Have an advanced degree in a related discipline or equivalent professional experience.

* Available to begin teaching in the fall 2024 semester.

Preferred Quals Summary

* Have demonstrated a commitment to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusive in an educational environment.

* Have some teaching and/or production workshop experience.

Special Instructions

Please upload the following with your application for consideration:

* Cover letter

* Curriculum vitae

* Teaching statement indicating evidence of effectiveness as an educator, including how you will contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion within the department, in your teaching, mentorship, and scholarship.

* Email address and phone number of three professional references.

Deadline Open until filled Tenure Track No Date Posted 07/15/2024 EEO Statement

Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary/Salary Range $1,442-$1,794 per credit

Additional Information

Hofstra University provides the above salary
* as a good faith estimate of the starting pay range which considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience and education. In addition to the salary offered, we offer a collegial and inclusive culture, and a benefits program which includes generous paid time off, paid holidays, tuition remission for employees and eligible dependents, and a retirement plan with University contributions.

* Salary ranges indicated for positions covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement are in accordance with the CBA.